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Little Apache Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District, Silver Campground, Silver Overflow Campground, Cloudcroft, Little Apache Canyon, Sacramento Mountains |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Lincoln National Forest offers a small trail system that is open to motorcycles, hiking, mountain bikes and horseback riding. The trail forms a loop that begins at Silverwood Campground and ends at the Silver Overflow Campground.
This area has four campgrounds; Silverwood, Saddle and Apache can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet long while larger vehicles can camp at the Silver Overflow Campground which has no length limit. During the summer months live music is usually performed on Saturday nights at the onsite amphitheater.
Overall while this area does not have a lot of trails to explore it would still be a good choice for dual sport motorcycles since there are other trails nearby that can be easily reached.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AK, AL, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NC, NE, OK, SC, SD, TN, VA, WV) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | ||
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Prohibited | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $28.00 RV: $28.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $9.00 Silver, Saddle and Apache Campground Fees |
| Comment | Silver Overflow Campground - $24/night, $9/additional vehicle. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Cloudcroft, NM | ||
| From: Alamogordo, NM
1) Take US-82 East about 17 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto NM-244, continue 1.9 miles 3) Campground entrance is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lincoln National Forest - Sacramento District 4 Lost Lodge Road Cloudcroft, NM 88317 (575) 682-2551 mailroom_r3_lincoln@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-8000 (888) 248-6866 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
Little Apache Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/20/2019 (Thanks!)
Little Apache Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/20/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 3 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 8700 to 9000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | None | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track |  All | |
| Roads |  Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Cloudcroft, NM | |
| Diesel | Cloudcroft, NM | |
 Water | On Site | first five gallons free, $0.25 per additional gallon; showers - $5/person |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (S) | Sugar Pines RV Park (575) 682-3375 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Silver Campground - $5/use |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | Cloudcroft, NM |
RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS